A Sri Lankan passenger was arrested by Customs officers at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake, yesterday afternoon (02) for attempting to smuggle a large stock of “Kush” narcotics into the country.
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced that water supply in parts of the Colombo District will be suspended according to a schedule, in response to the prevailing dry weather conditions.
Russia has expressed willingness to support Sri Lanka in meeting its energy requirements, with plans to encourage Russian investors to explore new investment opportunities in the country.
A discussion on providing state patronage for the “Walk for Peace Programme in Sri Lanka” was held yesterday (02) afternoon at the Presidential Secretariat, with the participation of a group of Venerable monks who undertook a 110-day peace walk across 10 states from Texas to Washington in the United States.
On this occasion of Easter, which is devoutly celebrated by Christians to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ after his death by crucifixion, I extend wishes for for a blessed Easter filled with peace, happiness, and blessings.
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) says that steps will be taken to manage and distribute water carefully over the next few days due to the prevailing dry weather conditions.
Additional General Manager Lalith Wijesinghe made this statement at a media briefing held today (02) at the Government Information Department.
He noted that the NWSDB produces around 2.5 million cubic meters of water daily, of which approximately 50% is supplied to the Western Province.
Water production mainly depends on rivers and reservoirs, both of which have been affected by the ongoing dry conditions. As a result, water levels in these sources have significantly dropped.
In the Western Province, about 1.25 million cubic meters of water is produced daily. Of this, 700,000 cubic meters are supplied to the Colombo District, 450,000 cubic meters to the Gampaha District, and 180,000 cubic meters to the Kalutara District.
Due to the dry weather, limited water distribution is already being implemented in certain areas of the Western Province.
Water supply to the Colombo District is provided through the Ambatale, Labugama, and Kalatuwawa water treatment plants. Accordingly, Ambatale supplies around 550,000 cubic meters, Labugama 60,000 cubic meters, and Kalatuwawa 90,000 cubic meters.
Wijesinghe further warned that there could be a risk to water supply in some areas of the Colombo District, particularly those served by the Labugama and Kalatuwawa treatment plants, in the coming days.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that ensuring a continuous supply of fertiliser to the farming community, in the face of the ongoing conflict situation in the Middle East, is a primary objective of the Government.
A group of Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) members, including its Leader Mr Mano Ganesan, met President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this morning (02) at the Presidential Secretariat.
Ministry of Health and Mass Media saves 42% of diesel by 31 March
Awareness programmes on energy management at school level scheduled for 7 and 9 April
A visiting delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat today (02) to discuss Sri Lanka’s ongoing economic reform programme and progress under the IMF-supported Extended Fund Facility.
Russia has pledged its full support to help Sri Lanka overcome the ongoing energy crisis triggered by global economic disruptions linked to the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran.
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